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. 1967 Feb;93(2):740-8.
doi: 10.1128/jb.93.2.740-748.1967.

Episome-carried surface antigen K88 of Escherichia coli. 3. Morphology

S Stirm, F Orskov, I Orskov, A Birch-Andersen

Episome-carried surface antigen K88 of Escherichia coli. 3. Morphology

S Stirm et al. J Bacteriol. 1967 Feb.

Abstract

Two nonfimbriate strains of Escherichia coli and their K88(+) counterparts, obtained by episomal transfer of this antigen, were studied with the electron microscope. Specimens were prepared with the spray drop method and were studied after shadow-casting. Under these conditions, the alteration in surface structure, due to the acquisition of K88 antigen, appeared as a fur of fine filaments, distinctly more flexible than fimbriae. Purified K88 antigen was also studied and found to have the same structure.

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